Mounted on top of Sugar Beach Resort, this (streaming video) cam looks down on one of the longest beaches on Maui at more than 5 miles. Enjoy Maui sunsets, site breaching whales, and watch snorkelers chasing fish up and down the coast. During Regatta season, you can see Kihei Canoe Club preparing for their weekend races.

"Our Brand New WebCam is up and running", February 21, 2014

The camera can be controlled and directed toward 12 pre-set target views such as "Maui Sun-Set Beach", "Molokini" or Maalaea Harbor.

Maui is "BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD" for the 17th time

MAUI, Hawaii - For an unprecedented 17th time, "Maui, the Magic Isle" captured "Best Island in the World" honors in the 24th annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers' Choice Awards. With a score of 92.1, Maui was also voted "Best U.S. Island" (formerly "Best Pacific Island") for the 21st consecutive year.

In the same category, sister island Kauai placed­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 2nd (90.0) while third place honors went to Kiawah, South Carolina (86.6). The Big Island of Hawaii and Oahu tied for 4th (85.8) and Lanai rounded off the top six with a score of 84.6. According to the publication, the Readers' Choice Awards are a unique and trusted source of advice globally for its range and depth thanks to America's most discerning and demanding travelers.

"Maui continues to capture the hearts, minds and imaginations of visitors the world over," stated Terryl Vencl, executive director, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau. "Recent branding studies reveal our visitors seek variety, choice and adventure, planned or spontaneous. They want to know lots of options are available, but want to have the freedom to be as active or relaxed as they choose. I believe this coveted award speaks to that."